Trump Makes Rubio Permanent National Security Adviser While He Remains Secretary of State
Rubio becomes the first person to hold both jobs since Henry Kissinger as Trump consolidates foreign-policy authority in the White House.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed a commission appointing Secretary of State Marco Rubio as National Security Advisor during his New York visit to the United Nations General Assembly, making the dual role permanent.
- Rubio has held the position on an acting basis since May 2025, when Trump removed Mike Waltz following the 'Signalgate' scandal involving leaked discussions of military operations in Yemen; Waltz was subsequently nominated as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
- Only the second official in U.S. history to hold both posts simultaneously, Henry Kissinger set the precedent from 1973 to 1975 under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford; the former Florida senator was sworn in as the first Hispanic secretary of state in January 2025.
- Associated Press reporting noted that former State Department aides now occupy senior NSC positions, giving Rubio substantial influence over foreign policy, though supporters cite improved coordination while critics argue the roles create conflicting priorities.
- Despite speculation about a 2028 presidential bid, the 55-year-old Rubio told Colombian news station RCN he is '100% focused on my job' and has no plans to launch a campaign anytime soon.
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Trump has publicly defended Rubio's ability to handle the demanding workload of the administration.
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Trump Makes Marco Rubio Permanent National Security Adviser While He Remains Secretary of State
President Donald Trump has formalized Marco Rubio’s dual role as secretary of state and national security adviser after Rubio spent more than a year holding ... The post Trump Makes Marco Rubio Permanent National Security Adviser While He Remains Secretary of State first appeared on [your]NEWS.
Trump Makes Rubio’s National Security Adviser Role Permanent
WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) — President Donald Trump has signed a commission formally making Secretary of State Marco Rubio the White House national security adviser, ending more than a year of interim status and locking in a rare dual assignment at the top of U.S. foreign policy. Three administration officials confirmed the move Tuesday. Rubio has […]
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